PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONDOLES THE PASSING AWAY OF KALPATARU DAS

PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONDOLES THE PASSING AWAY OF KALPATARU DAS

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Shri Kalpataru Das, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

In his condolence message to his wife, Smt. Pratima Das, the President has said, I am sad to learn about the passing away of Shri Kalpataru Das, sitting Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 2014.

Shri Kalpataru Das served the nation with distinction in various capacities including as Member of Legislative Assembly and Minister in the State Government. He dedicated his life for the welfare and development of the people and State of Odisha.

In his death, the nation has lost an eminent leader and social worker whose long years in public service will be remembered for years to come.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey the same to the rest of your family members. I pray to the Almighty to give you and other members of the family strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.